Are Reds a good bet to upset Gerrit Cole, Pirates? MLB Predictions 5/1/17
Are the Reds a good play for bettors tonight as an underdog versus the Pirates at 7:10PM ET?
The Odds
According to oddsmakers, the Pirates are -115 money line favorites to win tonight in Cincinnati. The Reds, meanwhile, have odds of +105 to pull off the upset at home. With Gerrit Cole set to face youngster Amir Garrett in the pitching matchup, the total for tonight’s game sits at 8 runs.
Pirates enter Monday struggling
Pittsburgh is just 5-11 in its last 16 road games and 6-13 in its last 19 games following a loss. The Pirates have also been unprofitable against National League Central rivals, going 1-5 in their last six divisional games. They’re also 4-12 in their last 16 games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
Reds equally struggling
The Pirates aren’t the only team struggling in the NL Central. Cincinnati has lost eight of 10 overall and four of five against divisional rivals. They’re also 1-4 in their last five home games and are winless at 0-5 in their last five home games versus an opponent with a losing record. The club is just 1-4 in their last five games versus a right-hander as well.
MLB Prediction
The Pirates have been a horrible bet against the Reds, even with Cole on the mound. The Pirates are 0-4 in their last four games versus the Reds and 0-8 in Cole’s last eight starts versus Cincinnati. Pittsburgh is also winless at 0-5 in Cole’s last five road starts versus the Reds.
Pittsburgh hasn’t been profitable with Cole’s recent starts as a whole, either. They’re 2-8 in his last 10 outings overall and 1-4 in his last five road starts. They’re also 1-4 in his last five starts versus National League Central rivals. The Reds are a good bet tonight with Garrett on the hill.
Monday MLB Prediction: Cincinnati Reds +105
